Rhinestone Cross Leather Bracelet, DIY

Tutorial

Things you need.

1. Ruler
2. Cutting board
3. Leather, I have a bunch of scrap leather or you can get it at Hobby Lobby  HERE
4. Rhinestone stud  Michaels or HERE
5. Cross bracelet charm Hobby Lobby or HERE
6. X-acto knife
7. Leather hole punch * not shown

 Cut your piece of leather 7 1/2 inches long

 by 3/4 of an inch wide. 

*or measure to your wrist.

Use your ruler to make a clean straight cut.

  Easy Trick 

*Use your charm and press it down on your leather so you can see where to make the holes.

 with your leather hole punch,

make your two holes.

 Put your cross through the holes and  screw your screws into them.

At the end  of your bracelet punch one more hole.

 place your rhinestone stud through it.

Put the back on and tap it lightly with a hammer or a rubber mallet to lock into place.

 At the other end make a slit with your xacto knife. 

This is what the rhinestone will go through.

 Back.

  Gifts for friends at Christmas.?

MMMM.

Here are some other DIY Bracelets. 

Just click on the name under the picture

 and it should take you to my How To.

 Crystal Bead Bracelet 

 Easy Bead Bracelet

 Leather Bracelet

 Leather and Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

Have a wonderful day.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Hurricane Sandy Relief

Good Morning to all of you!

 I just wanted to you all know my dear Blog Friend Jenn Hayes, 

from the creative and wonderful blog,

 Social Salutations. 

is doing a fantastic Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

 for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. 

Jenn is selling these amazing Note cards

and 100% of the proceeds will benefit families in need

 and first responders in the areas hit the worst.

Every little bit helps.

While you are there you should also check out all of her other beautiful cards.

She is so talented.

 Click HERE to Donate

Have a wonderful day!

Lots of <3,

Anne

Red T-shirt Scarf With Gold Polka Dots, DIY

Tutorial 

Things you need.

1. T-Shirt
2. Fabric Paint *Michaels
3. Pencil
4. Plate
5. Scissors

 #1 Cut the bottom of your shirt off  about 8 or 9 inches wide.
#2 Trim off the hem
#3 Cut open the tube to make one long strip of material
#4 Cut the ends to make the fringe. Then stretch out your material

 Put the paint on your plate.

using your eraser, dip it into the paint

 and make your dots.

all the way down the scarf.

 let the dots dry for about 4 hours, before you wear

and 24 hours before you wash it.

For another fun Tee-Shirt scarf

go  HERE.

Happy Friday Everyone.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Kitty Cat, Wire Ring. DIY.

Inspiration

 Via Pinterest

Tutorial

Things you need.

1. Silver Wire 20 gauge Michaels or HERE
2. Pliers
3. Ruler *not shown.
4. Candle

 Cut your wire about 5 inches.

 I drew a cat on a piece of paper to help me stay symmetrical.

Find the middle of the wire,

Then I bent the ears.

 and wrapped it around my candle.

 I bent the wire and wrapped it around the other wire.

 Shape as needed with your fingers or pliers.

Just a little whimsy.

Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Stackable Rings, DIY

 I love Stack-able Rings 

and here is a quick and easy way to make them yourself.

Inspiration

Via Pinterest HERE

Tutorial

Things you need

1. Sliver Wire ~20 gauge* Michaels or  HERE
2. Candle
3. Pliers *Walmart

 Cut your Wire 8 or 9 inches long.

 Now wrap your wire around  the candle.

 The best part is you can adjust them as tight or as loose as you want.

I used my pliers to flatten the end.

 Then I made a bunch more.

stack them up.

 See..I told you it was easy.

Have a wonderful Day.

*My Thoughts and Prayers  are on all of the people effected by hurricane Sandy.

Donate to the Red Cross if you can.*

I also want to wish

 My Mom and Dad.

 Happy Anniversary!!

51 years. 

WOW..

I love you both so much!!

Anne